Children’s literature is so much more creative and interesting. Whimsical, if you like. I work in a public library, so I spend a lot of time around books, and something I’ve noticed is the hegemony and longevity of certain trends, both in children’s and adult literature. I’m sure a lot of this has to do …
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My First Blog Post
In particular about Catch-22. In case you didn’t know, Catch-22 is a 1961 novel by Joseph Heller about the futility and absurdity of war. It follows many different characters over the course of four-hundred some pages, but focuses on Captain John Yossarian as he tries to survive long enough to be sent home, a seemingly …
This is embarrassing.
So I’ll skip the rigmarole about not knowing what I’m doing, not only because that’s boring, but also because why would I need to be some sort of expert to have a blog? My name is Emily and I love storytelling. I love nuanced characters with satisfying arcs and I love rich settings and complex …
Use Your Words 